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Recent Examples of do-gooder
The shift away from reliability suggests a sly reversal of sympathies from the artist to the do-gooder sibling.
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Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
The notion of a virtuous do-gooder saving the day is too simplistic for this story.
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Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
JPMorgan Chase’s Strategic and Resiliency Initiative is do-gooder capital to suit the latest trends.
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Adam Lashinsky,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Onscreen, Evans’s Mike Tyler instead takes a more self-destructive route — at times, equal parts hilarious and harrowing — preoccupied by his public image and being perceived as a righteous do-gooder.
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Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
The notion of a virtuous do-gooder saving the day is too simplistic for this story.
—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
JPMorgan Chase’s Strategic and Resiliency Initiative is do-gooder capital to suit the latest trends.
—
Adam Lashinsky,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Onscreen, Evans’s Mike Tyler instead takes a more self-destructive route — at times, equal parts hilarious and harrowing — preoccupied by his public image and being perceived as a righteous do-gooder.
—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-gooder
Noun
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Some optimists even see hints of a ’60s-style resurgence with bright young filmmakers creating smart young movies.
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After a wildfire, the optimist waits patiently for the eventual return of squirrels, birds and other forest residents.
Noun
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Alexi’s tutu-twirling positivity should not be confused with Pollyanna, nor her quirky insights with naiveté.
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During the festival, those attending can enjoy a selection of beer, wine and cocktails from Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, along with offerings from other local St. Charles breweries, according to the release.
Noun
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This wall unit, made up of springs, bars, and straps, is similar to a reformer but with a vertical frame.
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In a public letter to Uber’s CEO last week, the now 92-year-old reformer accused Uber of pushing efforts in California and federally to undermine the principles of corporate accountability behind safety improvements ranging from seatbelts and airbags to product liability laws.
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Herbert is such a perfectionist.
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She was known to be a perfectionist, sometimes demanding take after take when even the director was perfectly happy.
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“Do-gooder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-gooder. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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